Looking for a competitive advantage, Ford redesigned its cars in 1957 and added a product that the competition did not have. That was a “Hideaway Hardtop” aka retractable hardtop (part sedan/part convertible). Skyliner was the branded name and was… more»
Project Cars
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Factory Turbo: 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe
Much of the turbocharged Buick attention seems to center around the Regal T-Type and Grand National, and rightly so, as these were and still are fine offerings highly sought after by collectors. However, one that pre-dates these is the… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Buying any secondhand car involves a degree of risk. That is especially true when the vehicle is a classic, because these typically represent a luxury purchase. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the car in question is all… more»
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Mostly Complete Project: 1969 Ford Cobra SportsRoof
Big fastbacks from the 1960s tend to be stylistically polarizing; for example, look at opinions on the AMC Marlin and the first-generation Dodge Charger and tell me that their appeal is universal. On the other hand, the intermediate Ford… more»
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Original 340 Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
There certainly aren’t very many E-Bodies that Dodge fans would consider not worth saving, and I’m in no way suggesting that this 1972 Challenger shouldn’t be. At some point, the supply chain of projects is likely to begin drying… more»
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Jet Fuel Tanker: 1952 Ford F600
The idea of a vehicle you can see endless potential in as garage or yard art but struggle to justify owning for any other reason is a quandary many of us have faced. How many small business owners with… more»
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For Restoration? 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series III
Marcello Gandini put his prints on many a supercar, from the Countach to the Stratos, the Miura to the Espada. Of this grouping, only the four-seat Espada is even the slightest bit practical. In fact, keep one in good… more»
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1972 Datsun 240Z is Crusty and Collectible
The 1972 Datsun 240Z for sale in Naples, Florida on eBay needs the works, though it doesn’t appear to be rusty enough to actually collapse. These early 240Zs are iconic, and historically really significant—proof that the Japanese could build… more»
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Backdated Project: 1978 Porsche 911 Targa SC
When it comes to finding an affordable air-cooled Porsche project, you may have to lean pretty heavy on the project side to make the math work. There’s different ways of going about this – you could buy an original… more»
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Breezeway Duo: Pair of 1963 Mercury Montereys
The “Breezeway” roof was a styling and convenience fixture on Mercury and Lincoln automobiles between 1957 and 1968. Available on sedans and hardtops, the Breezeway was a reverse-slanted rear window that would go up and down to provide greater… more»
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Not Many Left? 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel
American Motors made an early performance statement in the late 1950s with the Rambler Rebel. Those cars came standard with a V8 engine rather than an inline-6. But it was phased out after 1960 as AMC focused more on… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT
There’s something satisfying about finding a project car that hasn’t been picked over or left to decay outdoors—and this 1970 Ford Torino GT, now listed on Barn Finds Auctions, fits that bill. Located in Stockbridge, Georgia, this classic muscle… more»
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Super Sport Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
While Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport package on the Impala in 1961, the concept didn’t take off with buyers until 1962. From a few hundred copies in 1961, sales were just shy of 100,000 units in 1962. Besides special… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed Roller: 1966 Pontiac GTO
When searching for a muscle car project, buyers often have to face the bad with the good, and that’s certainly the case regarding this 1966 Pontiac GTO. The biggest negative is that the original engine and transmission are no… more»
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Big-Block Project: 1968 (?) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hiding in this shed is a classic that is both a promising project and a mystery machine. The seller advertises this Corvette Convertible as a 1968 model, although there are indications that the model year may be incorrect. Only… more»
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Mechanically Restored: 1958 Ford Ranch Wagon
As wood-bodied wagons were phased out in the early 1950s, the Ranch Wagon became Ford’s entry-level metal-body wagon. It would hold that position through 1974. The seller’s 1958 2-door edition has been rebuilt mechanically, with the cosmetic side of… more»
